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Article / Miscellaneous

Getting Spiritual: Taking Your Obsessions to Sea

Cruise ships can be intimate places for groups to congregate and are well equipped to handle meetings with hotel-like amenities and services. Find out from a Frommers.com writer what…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Unbelizable Beach and Jungle Getaways

Unscathed by overdevelopment because of a protective barrier reef that keeps cruise ships from visiting the many small islands along its coast, Belize remains a tourist haven where…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Thailand Now, After the Coup

For tourists, Thailand feels almost exactly the same as it did before the coup d'état. The main difference? The tanks and soldiers stationed in and around Bangkok have become tourist…

Article / Miscellaneous

The Secret to L.A. Gridlock Blues

It's true that southern Californians generally live an automotive lifestyle. But with 1.2 million people boarding the bus each day and the second-largest fleet in the nation, public…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Go Ga-Ga for Girlfriend Getaways: Four Days from $765

Traveling with girlfriends though can take any form, so we've rounded up some trips, deals and promotions with all kinds of appeal, whether it's luxurious and indulgent or adventurous…

Article / Hotels

Zip-a-dee-do-deal All the Way to Disney

So the kids are back in school and you're already thinking about your next vacation. Begin planning now to give them something to look forward to.

Article / Road Trips

Head to a Tailgate this Season at a College Near You

Game day. Saturday morning, afternoon or night. The college campus is abuzz. Something is in the air. Maybe victory, maybe defeat, but definitely the smell of good food. Tailgating.

Article / Local Experiences

Get to the Ganges: India's Golden Triangle and Beyond

There seems to be a lot of buzz in the air about India lately. It is currently referred to as the 'it' destination.

Article / Single

Single Travelers: A Compendium of Trip Planning Resources

We've compiled a cornucopia of online and offline resources for single travelers.

Article / Miscellaneous

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Winter Holiday Destinations

Our favorite destinations include a little fun in the desert sun, a snow-blanketed city rich in history, the solitude of beaches sans all those cooler-toting day-trippers, the flashing…

Article / Packages

Bring in the New Year or Just the Fall Season in Brazil: Six Days from $699

Brazil has so much more to offer than the beaches and hills of Rio. There are the beating drumbeats and dance steps of Salvador de Bahia, the haute couture and high-paced energy of Sao…

Article / Packages

Australia and New Zealand: Any Cheaper and You'd Have to Swim There

Shoulder season really is the best time to visit Australia and New Zealand because not only are the airfare and package prices lower, but spring, late summer and early autumn are…

Article / Air Travel

In New Orleans, the Bayou Beckons from $55 per Night

New Orleans wants you to know it's open for business. 'We believe we are still America's most authentic city and still a great travel destination for convention and leisure visitors,'…

Article / Air Travel

London Prices Falling Down: Six Nights' Stay from $499

Fall means more than football season and going back to school. It means reduction on summer travel prices and the beginning of the deal season for travel to Europe. That said, deals to…

Article / Air Travel

Penny Pinching or Splurging in Paris This Fall and Winter

Nobody can resist a trip to Paris and it is known as the romance capital of the world for good reason. Traveling to Paris on a budget might not sound too sexy, but keep in mind that…

Article / Air Travel

The Simple Life in the Atlantic's Azores

Looking for a vacation destination that's a little out of the ordinary? Then look no further than the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and the Azores, an archipelago of Portuguese Islands…

Article / Packages

South Pacific: Fair-Priced Music to a Traveler's Ear

People often underestimate the grandeur and scope of the South Pacific Seas. They don't realize New Zealand is as much a part of the South Pacific as Tahiti or Samoa.

Article / Air Travel

The Magic of the Mediterranean in Malta: Five Nights from $999

Good things really do come in small packages and Malta is one of them. Malta, including neighboring islands Gozo and Comino, are a welcome oasis in the Mediterranean, a break from the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Jeepers, Leaf Peepers! Plan a Fall Foliage Trip to New England and the Northeast Before It's too Late

Some B&B leaf peeping packages may be sold out, but we've corralled together these resources, deals, and packages to get you started. And, in order to do justice to the entire…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

The Fork Less Traveled: Long Island's Wine Country

Fall is a perfect time to get out to farmstands, smell fresh air and sample the products from American vineyards. It's also the perfect time to visit New York City: the weather is…

Article / Air Travel

Iberian Inspiration in Barcelona: Immerse Yourself without Breaking the Bank

My favorite city in Spain, Barcelona is always a pleasure to recommend. My love affair with the city began when I was studying architecture, and I made my first Gaudí pilgrimage. I…

Article / Air Travel

Altitude with Attitude: Getting off the Tourist Trail in Bolivia

Visitors to Bolivia have many options when it comes to enjoying the best of what this country has to offer, but rather than highlight the traditional tours, we're focusing on some of…

Article / Road Trips

A Recap of the Week's Events on the Plucky Survivors Roadtrip

Last week, we introduced you to the Plucky Survivors and their journey across parts of the American South. Today, we check in on where they've been and what they've seen.

Article / Air Travel

Bringin' it to Balmy Bermuda: Flights from $258, Cottages from $140, Plus Packages

It's shedding its image as a stuffy British outpost and becoming a place to let one's hair down. New air service from Jet Blue, a huge increase in spending to renovate existing hotels…

Article / Cruise

Family Cruising Through the Looking Glass

Frommer's cruise correspondents Matt Hannafin and Heidi Sarna hardly ever agree on anything -- at least not without a long, bitter argument first. This week, they address the issue of…